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Taurus Model 85
Photo: James Case from Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S.A. · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
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TaurusModel85

Revolvers · Brazil · 1980
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TaurusModel85

Taurus Model 85
Taurus Model 85 Photo: James Case from Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S.A. · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
55
Accuracy
70
Reliability
85
Capacity
30
Ergonomics
75
Durability
80
Concealability
65
Recoil Control
70
Calibre Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Brazil
CategoryRevolvers
EraCold War
In service1980–2017
Operators1 countries
Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
67
Revolvers MASS Rating
23/28
Cold War
72/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
55
Accuracy
70
Reliability
85
Capacity
30
Ergonomics
75
Durability
80
Concealability
65
Recoil Control
70
Calibre Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Taurus Model 85
Category
Country
Production
1980–2017
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · COLD WAR
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
67
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Cartridge & Calibre2MOD.2
◈Operation5MOD.5
▣Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length50.8 mm
  • Sight Typefixed front sight
  • Iron SightsYes
◇Construction3MOD.3
  • Overall Length190.5 mm
  • Receiver Materialsteel
  • Furniture Materialwood, pearl, polymer
◆Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width34.2 mm
  • Height109 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1980Production started
  2. 2017Production ended
46
years in service
37
years in production
1
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Firearm mechanism where double action (DA) requires a long trigger pull to cock and release the hammer, while single action (SA) requires only a short pull to release a pre-cocked hammer.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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